Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter

The Ultra Grip Winter is Goodyear´s Studdable Winter - Snow tire developed for the drivers of coupes, sedans, minivans and crossovers, as well as sport utility vehicles and passenger-oriented light-duty pickup trucks. Designed to offer high levels of traction in cold wintertime temperatures, Ultra Grip Winter radials are molded to accommodate the use of optional metal studs to increase traction on hard-packed snow and ice.

Vehicles should always be equipped with equivalent tires at all wheel positions. All Ultra Grip Winter radials, due to their exceptional hard-packed snow and ice traction when studded, must be used in sets of four to help ensure proper vehicle control.

I am waiting to experience the "Ultra" grip that the name of these tires suggest they have. So far I have used them in a variety of winter conditions such as light snow, heavy snow, hard packed and icy.
They are ok on hard packed snow, I'll give them that much. On the light snow in below 0 cold, I was slipping and sliding all over the place and skidding through stop signs. Now I know to start slowing down way way in advance. On ice? Useless. Nearly no traction. Got stuck part way up a couple hills too.
At least they are not that noisy, and they take the bumps pretty good. Smooth ride too. But great winter tires they are not!

Size: 195/60R15

Vehicle: 10000 KM of Tire Wear

Anonymous
made this review on 1/9/2015 and is a
Confident, Experienced Driver

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Overall:

4.1

Dry

5.0

Wet

5.0

Snow

4.0

Handling

4.0

Comfort

4.0

Noise

3.0

Treadwear

4.0

Been about 30 years since I have had to get snow tires. For the price and performance, I am impressed. Only problem to date, and not really a problem, is getting reacquainted with road noise. If removed in a timely manner wear should not be an issue unless you like spending money. As I am located in western New York, I will have at least 5 more month's to adjust to the noise. As former Goodyear employee it is good to finally see a quality product.

Size: 215/65R17

Vehicle: 2014 Dodge Charger 4 Dr Sedan SE with 804 KM of Tire Wear

Anonymous
made this review on 12/6/2014 and is a
Aggressive Driver (Hard Cornering)

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Overall:

3.6

Dry

3.0

Wet

4.0

Snow

5.0

Handling

4.0

Comfort

4.0

Noise

3.0

Treadwear

2.0

these tire's are great in snow and slush, i've got them on a ford focus 5 speed manual and have had to stop on roads snow coverd on hills and have had no sliding-spinning issues to get the car going again, the neg about them is there noisy and wear quickly, but i will defently buy them again and recommend them to anyone wanting a good winter tire.

Size: 195/60R15

Vehicle: 40225 KM of Tire Wear

Anonymous
made this review on 4/17/2014 and is a
Confident, Experienced Driver